Franklin County Tennessee

Tennessee's Pie In The Sky Trail Launched

Tennessee's Pie In The Sky Trail Launched
posted August 18, 2011

Tennessee Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker officially launched The Pie in the Sky Trail. The seventh of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Pie in the Sky Trail spans 363 miles throughout East and portions of Middle Tennessee, guiding tourists through communities brimming with iconic attractions and outdoor adventure from Chattanooga to Monteagle, McMinnville to Crossville and returning to the Sequatchie Valley.

Led by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, The Pie in the Sky Trail is the result of multiple state agencies working together, as well as city and county officials in Hamilton, Marion, Franklin, Grundy, Warren, Van Buren, Bledsoe, Cumberland, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

The special launch event was held at the new Chattanooga Visitors Center. Participating dignitaries in the unveiling of the new trail included Tennessee Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker; Tennessee Department of Transportation Assistant Commissioner Joe Carpenter; City Mayor Ron Littlefield; County Mayor Jim Coppinger; Chattanooga Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Bob Doak; and other state agencies and state and local elected officials.

Also on display was the “World’s Largest MoonPie” provided by the Chattanooga Bakery and antique cars displays.

The trail officially begins at the Chattanooga Visitors Center where guests can pick up brochures, maps and coupons before heading out to discover Tennessee’s back roads. However, visitors can choose to begin their journey at any site along the path. Once on the trail, guests can explore rock gardens and farms, revitalized downtown areas and historic places commemorating the American Civil War, the Holocaust and African American heritage along the Pie in the Sky Trail.

Anne Bagby Featured Speaker at Franklin County Arts Guild August ...

Anne Bagby is a familiar name to many in the art community and is known for her unique collages and mixed media paintings. Anne’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States and published in Somerset Studio Magazine and Artist Magazine as well as numerous other publications. She is an award winning artist and her popularity takes her across the country where she offers workshops throughout the year. From Estill Springs, Anne now enjoys a studio in Winchester, TN in a 100 year old house that was the birthplace of Dinah Shore. We are pleased to have Anne as our guest speaker at our monthly Franklin County Arts Guild meeting, Tuesday August 23. Our meeting starts at 7:00 pm at the Cowan Center for the Arts/Commnity School, 303 Montgomery Street, Cowan, TN. Refreshments will be served & the public is always welcome. More info about the meeting call Ray at 931-967-7294.   For more info about Anne click here www.annebagby.com or www.annebagby.blogspot.com .

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